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right now, the sales tax is 9%. it would boost it to 9.5%. here are the highest rates in each county. napa's 8% to albany's, 9.5%, the same rate hayward is considering. >> you don't think it's too much. >> residents will have a chance to decide. >> reporter: 65% support for that measure. frank and julie, if it is approved tomorrow night, it would be placed on the june ballot for voters to decide. heather holmes, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> you already talked about how albany has a 9.5% sales tax. what about the other cities with a rate that high? >> reporter: i did some checking. albany is one of only five cities in the bay area with that high of a tax rate. there are three cities in los angeles county with actually higher at 10%. >>> san rafael city council voted unanimously this evening in favor of a ban on plastic bags. they join dozens of california cities with similar bans. tonight's vote was the second and time reading. the ban will go into effect september 15. stores and vendors are expected to offer recyclable paper bags. >>> eric maher
right now, the sales tax is 9%. it would boost it to 9.5%. here are the highest rates in each county. napa's 8% to albany's, 9.5%, the same rate hayward is considering. >> you don't think it's too much. >> residents will have a chance to decide. >> reporter: 65% support for that measure. frank and julie, if it is approved tomorrow night, it would be placed on the june ballot for voters to decide. heather holmes, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> you already talked about how...
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if you don't pay sales taxes online then you owe a use tax that you must file on your state taxes which few people do. >> i think they need to do it nationally somehow. i think the country is missing out on a lot of sales tax. a lot of revenue. >> reporter: since september the state has collected less than $20 million from this so called amazon tax. and one board member said that of those who are supposed to be collecting this tax, few are doing so. >>> on ktvu.com you will find a cyber monday tab with information on protecting yourself whenever you shop online including the top 10 internet scams to avoid. >>> before the rain gets here we've got some fog to contend with. we had a bunch of fog this morning and we're going to have a bunch of fog ben tomorrow -- fog again tomorrow morning. we have fog out toward san rafael, out toward black point area. the overnight low will get you fog as well. the recent rain and fog on the ground. the moisture now is cooling. as it cools to that dewpoint we get fog. it will impact your morning commute just as it did this morning. there was a dense fog a
if you don't pay sales taxes online then you owe a use tax that you must file on your state taxes which few people do. >> i think they need to do it nationally somehow. i think the country is missing out on a lot of sales tax. a lot of revenue. >> reporter: since september the state has collected less than $20 million from this so called amazon tax. and one board member said that of those who are supposed to be collecting this tax, few are doing so. >>> on ktvu.com you will...
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proposition 30 raises the sales tax for four years and the income tax for seven years on those making more than $250,000. prop 38 raises the income tax on all but the poorest californians for about 12 years. 30 generates about $6 billion initially. 38 raises $10 billion a year for schools. >> that's enough to restore all the cuts and bring us back to a well rounded education. where kids have art and music and physical education. >> reporter: most of the money from proposition 38 would go to k through 12 and early childhood education with local schools or charters deciding how money is spent with public input. >> prop 38 sends billions straight to our local schools. >> reporter: tv ads claim politicians won't be able to touch 38's money. but no on 38 chair says there's a catch. >> my kindergartner is going to be in the second grade before she sees any of the benefits. >> reporter: kinney calls 3 a well intentioned but poorly worded proposition. >> the flaw is it creates a $6 billion budget hole which is going to be cut out in year one. >> reporter: that budget hole wasn't created by th
proposition 30 raises the sales tax for four years and the income tax for seven years on those making more than $250,000. prop 38 raises the income tax on all but the poorest californians for about 12 years. 30 generates about $6 billion initially. 38 raises $10 billion a year for schools. >> that's enough to restore all the cuts and bring us back to a well rounded education. where kids have art and music and physical education. >> reporter: most of the money from proposition 38...
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anything that they feel like taxing. >> the last thing we need are new and even higher local taxes. >> reporter: californians against higher taxes is even running this ad trying to rally opposition to the bill. whether it passes or not, some voters told us they are resigned to paying more if lawmakers can't make ends meet. >> everybody needs some where to get some more money. >> do you like it? >> no, of course not. >>> signburg himself admits that this bill is partly a tackty cal move as he and other lawmakers discuss statewide tax extensions. however this bill could get taken up on the senate floor in sacramento next thursday. eric rasmussen. >>> when announced real estate in san francisco suggest home is losing value. zilo says as much as 80% could be dropping in value. zillow says one in four homes are sold for a loss. >>> home sales fell according to the latest number from the national association of realtors today. in the west resales were down 1.6%. >>> and did you notice the warm up today? temperatures a good 10 degrees warmer than yesterday. these were the high that is we h
anything that they feel like taxing. >> the last thing we need are new and even higher local taxes. >> reporter: californians against higher taxes is even running this ad trying to rally opposition to the bill. whether it passes or not, some voters told us they are resigned to paying more if lawmakers can't make ends meet. >> everybody needs some where to get some more money. >> do you like it? >> no, of course not. >>> signburg himself admits that this...
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his 9-9-9 plan which calls for a 9% corporate tax rate, 9% income tax rate and 9% state tax came under attack. >> two to new hampshire where they don't have a sales tax and you're fixing to give them one. >> whether you throw away the current tax plan, and you give them ours, that's apples and oranges. >> well i'm going to get a bushel of oranges and apples because i'm still going to have to pay taxes. >> the idea that you stand here before us and talk to us that you're strong on immigration is on its faith the hype of hypocrisy. >> rick, i don't think i've ever hired an illegal in my life. so i'm looking forward to finding your facts on that because -- >> i tell you -- >> rick, i am speaking. i'm speaking. i'm speaking. >> only seven republican candidates attended the debate. former utah governor boycott it. he hopes to pressure utah to change its primaries. i'm eric shawn, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> president obama bus tour stopped. he insists his plan will create jobs without adding to the deficit. >> it will be paid for by asking our wealthiest citizens. our most fortunate, people li
his 9-9-9 plan which calls for a 9% corporate tax rate, 9% income tax rate and 9% state tax came under attack. >> two to new hampshire where they don't have a sales tax and you're fixing to give them one. >> whether you throw away the current tax plan, and you give them ours, that's apples and oranges. >> well i'm going to get a bushel of oranges and apples because i'm still going to have to pay taxes. >> the idea that you stand here before us and talk to us that you're...
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class, i don't want to raise taxes on the middle class. so we should all agree fix then the tax cuts for the middle class. let's agree to do what we agree on, right. >> but the chances of getting the limited tax cuts passed are doubtful. republicans insist the tax cuts for the wealthier households also need to be extended. >>> republican candidate mitt romney said the president's proposal will end up hurting the middle class. he said raising taxes on those making more than $250,000 will kill job creation and make it very difficult for small businesses. >>> when it comes to fund raising, june was a very good month for the republican presidential president. romney and the republican national economy said they raised more than $106 million. 4.6million of that came from donations in the 24 hours following the supreme court's decision to oppose obama's health care decision. meanwhile obama raised $71 million in june. a reminder you can get ktvu news to go right on your cell phone. download the ktvu app, click the app that way ewe can be do you
class, i don't want to raise taxes on the middle class. so we should all agree fix then the tax cuts for the middle class. let's agree to do what we agree on, right. >> but the chances of getting the limited tax cuts passed are doubtful. republicans insist the tax cuts for the wealthier households also need to be extended. >>> republican candidate mitt romney said the president's proposal will end up hurting the middle class. he said raising taxes on those making more than...
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people doing their own taxes but for tax professionals trying to process returns. late today the state's website was reportedly working normally again. >>> oakland police say they are searching for a man who reportedly molested 7-year-old girl while posing as a plumber. investigators say the man was led inside an apartment on tenth street on saturday by claiming he was there to check for leaks. once in the apartment police say he was left alone with the girl in a room and began to molest her. when the girl screamed a family member came into the room and the man ran off. he's described as a white man in his early to mid-50s. 6'tall, 160 pounds, with light brown hair and a white beard. >>> an 8-year-old boy's heart stopped after he was hit with a pitch during a little league game. >> he was gasping for breath. >> in two minutes hear from the people who jumped into action to save him. >>> also portions of a national park in califo >>> a mother and father attending their son's baseball game on saturday sprang into action when another young player was hit by a pitch sto
people doing their own taxes but for tax professionals trying to process returns. late today the state's website was reportedly working normally again. >>> oakland police say they are searching for a man who reportedly molested 7-year-old girl while posing as a plumber. investigators say the man was led inside an apartment on tenth street on saturday by claiming he was there to check for leaks. once in the apartment police say he was left alone with the girl in a room and began to...
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the mayor says he will veto the alcohol tax when it reaches his desk. critics point out newsom was a co-owner of several properties in the city and some say that's reason enough for him to stay out of the alcohol tax debate. >> he should just recuse himself and allow the 7-3 vote to stand. >> reporter: major newsom says there's no conflict of interest. it could raise millions of the dollars to mitigate the social cost of alcohol. >> whether it's an ambulance or youth counseling, or again domestic violence, police report all that adds to quite a bit of money. 16, 17 million. this is a way to recoop that. >>> the bar and restaurant owners say not only is the tax a bad idea, it will come at a time when people are trying to survive. >> if i get a tax, i'm going to have to raise the price on drinks and i'm already down 20, 30%. >> if you were talking about neighborhood bars, they ought to be removed. >> reporter: tax proponents had seven votes at last count. ken wayne, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> welcome back, we did have a little bit of fog at the coast. tempe
the mayor says he will veto the alcohol tax when it reaches his desk. critics point out newsom was a co-owner of several properties in the city and some say that's reason enough for him to stay out of the alcohol tax debate. >> he should just recuse himself and allow the 7-3 vote to stand. >> reporter: major newsom says there's no conflict of interest. it could raise millions of the dollars to mitigate the social cost of alcohol. >> whether it's an ambulance or youth...
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for a big ticket item such as the $28,000 car that means $140 more in taxes. that difference is worth two or three tanks of gas. cara liu, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the first group of youngsters to take part in petaluma junior officer camps were introduced this morning. >> anna, michael. >> reporter: the third through sixth graders spent their break learning about police work. the officers who met with the campers highlighted how team work, leadership and a winning attitude can help someone in life. the department expects to hold another camp this summer. >>> marin mammal rescuers say they're seeing an increased stressed stranded mammals. over the last month more than 900 pups have come ashore unnourished. they said shifting currents are moving fish out of the area where the pups hunt. >>> pleasant weather is in the forecast for your tuesday. we do have a lot of residual moisture hanging on. i believe the story for tomorrow morning will be low clouds and patchy fog. temperatures are cooling up around the bay area right now in the 50s. 51 santa rosa. 41 41 41 ne
for a big ticket item such as the $28,000 car that means $140 more in taxes. that difference is worth two or three tanks of gas. cara liu, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the first group of youngsters to take part in petaluma junior officer camps were introduced this morning. >> anna, michael. >> reporter: the third through sixth graders spent their break learning about police work. the officers who met with the campers highlighted how team work, leadership and a winning attitude...
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then, cut the sales tax, initially by 1.5 cents. >> what we would do is raise some of the taxes where taxpayers get a federal deduction and lower the taxes, sales tax where a taxpayers do not get a deduction. >> reporter: steinburg says the end result is a tax decrease. >> by depending even more on income taxes, we're going to be looking at a more volatile system. we'll have that discussion with him but we don't think it's going to work. >> reporter: without a budget, state workers face more furloughs and vendors face the prospect of getting paid with ious. in sacramento, ken pritchett, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and temperatures did warm up a few degrees today as we go into the next 24 hours. the fog moves back in tonight. it's into the avenues of san francisco, golden gate park. it'll most likely be in your district. the fog will make it as far inland as vacaville and fairfield. your forecast highs where city where is you live, 83 in fairfield, 84 antioch. these are tomorrow's forecast highs for friday. so slightly warmer. the bay area beak weekend is coming up. we have the travel for
then, cut the sales tax, initially by 1.5 cents. >> what we would do is raise some of the taxes where taxpayers get a federal deduction and lower the taxes, sales tax where a taxpayers do not get a deduction. >> reporter: steinburg says the end result is a tax decrease. >> by depending even more on income taxes, we're going to be looking at a more volatile system. we'll have that discussion with him but we don't think it's going to work. >> reporter: without a budget,...
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it's a tax increase. up like 30, 38 would have hiked taxes for almost all of individuals in california. voters said no in a big way, giving it a thumping. only 27% saying yes. finally, proposition 39, and this one would require multistate businesses to calculate their california income tax based on the percentage of sales in our state, essentially eliminating a tax incentive to keep their california staff smile. voters like this idea with 60% voting yes to the no's at 40%. we will continue to bring you more results for the key proposition that drove voters to the polls today. >> back to the president obama race. republicans gathered tonight to watch. we are in walnut creek where that celebration turned to disappointment. john? >> reporter: this was supposed to be a big celebration going on. but as you can see, that party never happened. republicans gathered to cheer, but it didn't work out that way. when it was called for president obama, numerous people started to clear out and head home. we talked with
it's a tax increase. up like 30, 38 would have hiked taxes for almost all of individuals in california. voters said no in a big way, giving it a thumping. only 27% saying yes. finally, proposition 39, and this one would require multistate businesses to calculate their california income tax based on the percentage of sales in our state, essentially eliminating a tax incentive to keep their california staff smile. voters like this idea with 60% voting yes to the no's at 40%. we will continue to...
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there will be $600 billion in automatic tax increases, as temporary tax breaks end, and new taxes take effect. at the same time, the government will have to implement massive spending cuts agreed upon last year as part of a debt ceiling deal. join boehner opened the door to new taxes. >> for the purposes of forging a bipartisan agreement that begins to some the problem, we're willing to accept new revenue under the right conditions. >> boehner said the right conditions including a overhaul of entitlements, reform of the tax code. some democrats immediately objected to lowering income tax. >>> the dow industrials fell 300 points. nasdaq fell 74. the market's toughest day was made worse by scaled back estimates from europe. >>> the city of san jose is raising its minimum wage before the level set by the state. live at san jose state, and tells us the vote could be the start of a whole new trend. >> reporter: frank, if you work in san jose and make minimum wage, you're getting a raise. you just have to look across the street to find a business affected. at grande restaurante, it will soon
there will be $600 billion in automatic tax increases, as temporary tax breaks end, and new taxes take effect. at the same time, the government will have to implement massive spending cuts agreed upon last year as part of a debt ceiling deal. join boehner opened the door to new taxes. >> for the purposes of forging a bipartisan agreement that begins to some the problem, we're willing to accept new revenue under the right conditions. >> boehner said the right conditions including a...
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the sales tax is set to increase in half a dozen city. voters approved the tax hike last november. kt vu's debra villalon is in san cerrito who is going to move into double digits. >> reporter: a sale on a car will be most noticeable. with the paper work done, the new owner of this jeep scores wheels and a sales tax savings. tomorrow sales tax in a handful of bay area cities jump. el cerrito up to 10%. one who bought his family a $500 play station and games didn't know the hike was coming. >> i think it's outrageous. i don't think they should keep raising the taxes. it makes hard for people who want to go out and buy things. >> reporter: shopping online may be options for consumers who don't want to pay higher tax. >> if it was in fremont and some where not too far and i was going to save, i would probably drive there. >> reporter: in car sales where people you believely want an out of the door tax, the tax will probably be absorbed by the dealer. >> $50, $100 may not seem like a lot to some people. if you're selling $200 cars a year now you're talking about $15,000. >>> sales tax
the sales tax is set to increase in half a dozen city. voters approved the tax hike last november. kt vu's debra villalon is in san cerrito who is going to move into double digits. >> reporter: a sale on a car will be most noticeable. with the paper work done, the new owner of this jeep scores wheels and a sales tax savings. tomorrow sales tax in a handful of bay area cities jump. el cerrito up to 10%. one who bought his family a $500 play station and games didn't know the hike was...
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and small businesses he announced a massive tax increeds. >> reporter: it's romney's second visit to the area in three months and for the first time he publicly hit back at the president's charges that he outsourced jobs. >> if there's an outsourcer in chief it's the president of the united states not the guy who's running to replace him. >> reporter: both sides are stepping up attacks during stump speeches as the general election is now just 188 days away. >>> house republicans are still trying to repeal president obama's health care reform. house speaker john boehner says he won't give up because he says americans don't want what he calls obama care. >> that's why we voted over 30 times, to repeal it, defund it, replace it and we are resolved to have this law go away. >>> even if the house votes to repeal health care reform, the measure stands little chance of getting through the senate where the democrats have a majority. plus president obama would obviously veto it. >>> it is the kind of thing people dream about, finding treasure hidden in the attic. but this is real an ohio fami
and small businesses he announced a massive tax increeds. >> reporter: it's romney's second visit to the area in three months and for the first time he publicly hit back at the president's charges that he outsourced jobs. >> if there's an outsourcer in chief it's the president of the united states not the guy who's running to replace him. >> reporter: both sides are stepping up attacks during stump speeches as the general election is now just 188 days away. >>> house...
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it calls for charging people a tax for every mile they drive. the plan by the metropolitan transportation commission calls for charging drivers up to 10 cents per mile. the per mile tax would decrease pollution while increasing money for road repairs. the proposal is still years away from perhaps becoming reality. so how would it work? the ntc says drivers would be required to have a fast track type device that keeps track of how many miles they travel. >>> in florida, george zimmerman has given his first media interview, since he shot and killed black teenager trayvon martin in february. he talked to fox news. >> i'm sorry that they buried their child. i can't imagine what it must feel like, and i pray for them daily. >> zimmerman also said he is not a racist, or a murderer. on the night of the killing, zimmerman said he acted in self- defense. he also claimed that martin said quote, you're going to die tonight. >>> a bombing in the ancient city of damascus. while the violence occurred halfway around the world, the impact could be felt here in
it calls for charging people a tax for every mile they drive. the plan by the metropolitan transportation commission calls for charging drivers up to 10 cents per mile. the per mile tax would decrease pollution while increasing money for road repairs. the proposal is still years away from perhaps becoming reality. so how would it work? the ntc says drivers would be required to have a fast track type device that keeps track of how many miles they travel. >>> in florida, george zimmerman...
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it also calls for no new taxes. a 10% pay cut for state workers and as ktvu's john sasaki reports, further cuts to social programs to reduce the state deficit. >> reporter: for 12 hours a day, building block center in concord cares for about 40 children. roughly half are here only because the state subsidizes the $215 weekly cost. >> because child care is so expensive, they couldn't afford quality child care and therefor they would have to have their children at home then they would lose their jobs. >> reporter: today assembly republicans put forth their budget plan which would neither raise taxes more cut education funding. >> it's a road map. it's a path way to a discussion. and for us we are putting forth ideas that not necessarily are all ours. >> reporter: but the plan would include major cuts for the poor, elderly, disabled, mentally ill and early childhood development. >> as a society we're going to pay for it later. we will pay for it because families will be losing jobs, we'll pay for it because these child
it also calls for no new taxes. a 10% pay cut for state workers and as ktvu's john sasaki reports, further cuts to social programs to reduce the state deficit. >> reporter: for 12 hours a day, building block center in concord cares for about 40 children. roughly half are here only because the state subsidizes the $215 weekly cost. >> because child care is so expensive, they couldn't afford quality child care and therefor they would have to have their children at home then they would...
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it's a business tax and would calculate taxes on the percentage of sales in california. the revenue would go toward promoting clean energy. >>> well we all feel the pressure in the weather department with the fireworks and the fog. the fog right now is increasing. already coast side, some patches already heading into the bay. that trend will continue for the overnight hours. in fact, here's our forecast model showing you the latest of the fog as it does push back into the bay. here's a pattern we can expect first thing tomorrow morning at 7:00. the clouds coast side around the bay. even a few patches well inland. as far as overnight lows starting out your thursday morning. most areas in the low to mid- 50s. kind of cool out there. san jose, 55 degrees. san francisco 52. i am tracking a changing weather pattern by the weekend coming up when 90s return to parts of the bay area. >>> in marin county, a pump failure caused 1,000 gallons of sewage to spill with 200 gallons going right into green bray creek. the spill happened yesterday afternoon at a ross valley pumping statio
it's a business tax and would calculate taxes on the percentage of sales in california. the revenue would go toward promoting clean energy. >>> well we all feel the pressure in the weather department with the fireworks and the fog. the fog right now is increasing. already coast side, some patches already heading into the bay. that trend will continue for the overnight hours. in fact, here's our forecast model showing you the latest of the fog as it does push back into the bay. here's a...
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happy tax day. >> reporter: happy perhaps for those who finished their taxes. drivers pulled up for curb side service as workers collected last minute tax returns and sorted them on the spot. inside a line snakes around. even though april fell on april 18th. some people still pushed the envelope. >> there's definitely still people procrastinating. we expected this and we prepared for it. >> it always takes a little longer than i think. >> reporter: last minute filers say the economy has made tax day a bigger headache. >> you're looking at less exemptions. >> reporter: workers are working till midnight to hand handle this year's rush. an annual affair that brings a sigh of relief once it's done. >> i waited till the last minute like usual. but now that it's over, i have another year that i don't have to think about it until next april. >> reporter: and just remember, if you have a heavy tax return, the postage for an extra ounce just went up to 20-cents. so one thing to remember if you are filing your returnless. also there is time to file an extension if you ca
happy tax day. >> reporter: happy perhaps for those who finished their taxes. drivers pulled up for curb side service as workers collected last minute tax returns and sorted them on the spot. inside a line snakes around. even though april fell on april 18th. some people still pushed the envelope. >> there's definitely still people procrastinating. we expected this and we prepared for it. >> it always takes a little longer than i think. >> reporter: last minute filers say...
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. >> i'm all for tax implyification, taking away the corporate welfare that's hidden in the tax code and thins like that but you can't take -- and things like that but you can't take a half measure. >> reporter: becarrdo agreed on taxes. >> we need another revolution. this time it will not be about bombs and bullets. it's going to be about brains and ballots at the ballot pox. >> reporter: politics is always a part of a state of the union address and with this being a presidential election year this address carries extra weight. >> it's more of a campaign speech than i think the áf an actual plan of action. >>> president obama tonight put pressure on congress to act on some of his priorities. including another extension of the payroll tax cut. live in walnut creek, ken wayne, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> as for the republican who will eventually face the president in november, a new national poll shows a major shift. newt gingrich is now ahead of mitt romney. as conservatives rally around the former house speaker. the gallop shows gingrich is favored. romney has 27%. yesterday they were
. >> i'm all for tax implyification, taking away the corporate welfare that's hidden in the tax code and thins like that but you can't take -- and things like that but you can't take a half measure. >> reporter: becarrdo agreed on taxes. >> we need another revolution. this time it will not be about bombs and bullets. it's going to be about brains and ballots at the ballot pox. >> reporter: politics is always a part of a state of the union address and with this being a...
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they called on high tech forms operating in a tax free zone in san francisco to pay up. they say that twitter is getting a $56 million tax break at a time when city services are fighting for money. >> the workers don't matter, we matter to the city and we matter as much as these tech corporations and it's time for them to pay their fair. >> reporter: 911 operation services and san francisco general hospital have staffing problems they claim because of budget shortfalls brought on by those tax breaks. it's not clear how many people were detained tonight. >>> raymond "shrimp boy" chow appeared in court today. chow faces eight counts of money laundering and one count each of conspiring to traffic liquor. the charges against chow are not directly related to the charges against yee. two other men also entered not guilty pleas. sullivan and jackson are accused of a never completed murder for hire charge. jackson is the son of another defendant, former superintendent keith jackson. >>> there was an uncomfortable reminder tonight of the deadly boston marathon bombing that happen
they called on high tech forms operating in a tax free zone in san francisco to pay up. they say that twitter is getting a $56 million tax break at a time when city services are fighting for money. >> the workers don't matter, we matter to the city and we matter as much as these tech corporations and it's time for them to pay their fair. >> reporter: 911 operation services and san francisco general hospital have staffing problems they claim because of budget shortfalls brought on by...
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but some tax groups tell us this is nothing more than another tax they can't afford. fixing bay area roads is not cheap, but some drivers drivers were steamed. >> it's a little steep. >> reporter: when we told them about a plan to raise gas prices to get the funds. it could be a tough sale with prices still hovering at $4. >> the fact that we pay the highest gas prices in the country already means there should be sufficient money to do road maintenance projects. >> if we do nothing, well you get that. what you get is a big pothole. transportation leaders say too many bay area roads are already near the failing point and the money simply isn't there at the state level to cover the cost to fix them. yet however some groups like the california tax association says an extra fee would amount to an uncapped tax that will amount to millions that a taxpayer already pays. >> what do you say to a commuter that says she's already taxed too much. >> well we live in an free -- she will be able to vote on it. >>> more details now, we checked the numbers and found the people driving
but some tax groups tell us this is nothing more than another tax they can't afford. fixing bay area roads is not cheap, but some drivers drivers were steamed. >> it's a little steep. >> reporter: when we told them about a plan to raise gas prices to get the funds. it could be a tough sale with prices still hovering at $4. >> the fact that we pay the highest gas prices in the country already means there should be sufficient money to do road maintenance projects. >> if we...
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the first tax payments are due. channel 2 news. >>> we are back on storm watch tonight tracking another winter storm that's taking aim at northern california. chief meteorologist bill martin says it won't be as cold, but might be just as wet as last week's storms. >> higher snow levels, but a very wet system. the computer model late tonight had some showers offshore. watch this. as i tee up tomorrow afternoon, this is the next system it promises to be a wet one, maybe an inch to an inch and a half of rain. we'll roll the rest of that computer model, and i'll have your five-day forecast. we'll see you here. >>> an earthquake struck near the geysers in sonoma county this evening. that's not unusual, but the size of the quake is noteworthy. they put the magnitude at 4.4. that is stronger than what this area is used to. the quake hit at 6:20 this morning. it's one of the largest geothermal fields. >>> another earthquake in a robot series of quakes has rattled folks in arkansas. a surveillance camera caught a clerk runni
the first tax payments are due. channel 2 news. >>> we are back on storm watch tonight tracking another winter storm that's taking aim at northern california. chief meteorologist bill martin says it won't be as cold, but might be just as wet as last week's storms. >> higher snow levels, but a very wet system. the computer model late tonight had some showers offshore. watch this. as i tee up tomorrow afternoon, this is the next system it promises to be a wet one, maybe an inch to...
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, buy something you pay sales tax, one man told the president today he doesn't think he is taxed enough. >> would you please race my taxes? >> i appreciatey sentiment. i appreciate the fact that you recognize we are in this thing together. >> reporter: the truth is the tax rate hasn't been this low since harry truman was president. the average american pays about sea 15%. >> americans aren't over taxed. >> reporter: with the federal tax rate so low why do republicans want more cuts during a budget crisis? >> the problem is there wasn't state and local taxes and businesses today in california are overwhelmed with regulations, which is a cost, and with the existing tax burden. >> reporter: state republican party chair said he would like to see the tax code made simpler and have the rich pay their fair share. >> the more complex the laws the more benefits the rich at the expense of the poor who can't afford it. >> reporter: at broadway plaza that sound fine to some. >> i'm okay with what i pay but i think others aren't paying their fair share, the rich. >> reporter: taxes will have to go u
, buy something you pay sales tax, one man told the president today he doesn't think he is taxed enough. >> would you please race my taxes? >> i appreciatey sentiment. i appreciate the fact that you recognize we are in this thing together. >> reporter: the truth is the tax rate hasn't been this low since harry truman was president. the average american pays about sea 15%. >> americans aren't over taxed. >> reporter: with the federal tax rate so low why do...
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but some say some taxes work, just look at cigarettes. others including this group of women who are trying to stave off health problems by exercising say fighting fat can be a lifelong ordeal and prevention is the key. >> kids look for guidance from their parents to guide them in the right direction so yeah we have to educate everybody including the parents. >> reporter: the idea of an excise tax on sodas has been kicked around by other states and country. so how it kicks off here will be looking at for the rest of the country. >>> a study is trying to link a chemical and obesity in children. the study looked at bpa in fatty foods. >>> a recession in bay view neighborhood this evening welcomed a popular afterschool organization. college track is a program that helps high school students prepare for college. the organization hopes a new building at third and gerald will allow them to double the number of students currently attending from 240 teens to about 500. >> seeing kids come out with backpacks having just studied for the a.c.t. and p
but some say some taxes work, just look at cigarettes. others including this group of women who are trying to stave off health problems by exercising say fighting fat can be a lifelong ordeal and prevention is the key. >> kids look for guidance from their parents to guide them in the right direction so yeah we have to educate everybody including the parents. >> reporter: the idea of an excise tax on sodas has been kicked around by other states and country. so how it kicks off here...
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. >>> a stalemate in congress is threatening to stop a tax cut. the tax cut includes take home pay. but now it could disappear at the start of the new year: as jennifer davis explains, partisan politics is to blame. >> reporter: this house vote sparked the latest blame game. republicans rejected the bipartisan negotiation. >> our representatives are here to resolve the differences as quickly as possible. >> reporter: now senate majority leader harry reed has to determine whether to bring senators back from their holiday break. he previously said he would not negotiate until they pass the two month venture. the president made a visit to the press room pushing republicans to push for what he says is the most viable plans to keep taxes from rising come jan. >> let's not play brinksmanship. the american people are weary of it. they're tired of it. they expect better. >> reporter: the house gop insists a two month extension will hurt americans more than it will help. >> as a cpa i will tell you that handling tax policies on a month to month basis is not only irresponsible, it's downright
. >>> a stalemate in congress is threatening to stop a tax cut. the tax cut includes take home pay. but now it could disappear at the start of the new year: as jennifer davis explains, partisan politics is to blame. >> reporter: this house vote sparked the latest blame game. republicans rejected the bipartisan negotiation. >> our representatives are here to resolve the differences as quickly as possible. >> reporter: now senate majority leader harry reed has to...
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buffet says that he pays 17,000 in taxes when his secretaries is almost double that. the average american already pays 78% of the income tax. >> i don't think i would describe class warfare in leadership. >> reporter: but those ads proclaim that the speaker of the house and others are not willing to pay more themselves. founder of filings department store in the credit union movement, he said why shouldn't the american people take half my money, i took all of it from them. rita williams, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> dolores hope the widow of median bob hope died today. she met her future husband when he came to see her sing back in the 30s. after they were married the couple worked on broadville. they remained married until bob hope died in 2003 just shy of his 100th birthday. they adopted four kids and one of their daughters said her parents lived long lives because they lived each day with laughter. >>> the president of iran is in the united states tonight without securing the release of two uc berkeley graduates who have been jailed in tyran for more than two years. th
buffet says that he pays 17,000 in taxes when his secretaries is almost double that. the average american already pays 78% of the income tax. >> i don't think i would describe class warfare in leadership. >> reporter: but those ads proclaim that the speaker of the house and others are not willing to pay more themselves. founder of filings department store in the credit union movement, he said why shouldn't the american people take half my money, i took all of it from them. rita...
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of everything taxes are going to. it spells out all the services we get here. this is the north berkeley senior center which makes a huge difference in the lives of millions of the people. >> i would be more isolated. maybe depressed. >> reporter: berkeley has three senior centers. three of them, including this one will be closed new years eve. one will be closed the entire week after christmas all because of budgetary cuts. like other city offices it shuts down fridays leading to frustration. >> this is difficult to do your job. >> nobody is doing your job when you need to be elsewhere. it makes it hard. >> city officials probably tout berkeley's success. >> it's really an amazing story when you look at san francisco and oakland and god help us poor vallejo. and -- and you look at vallejo and we're on the block. >>> we're continuing to follow breaking news on the dunbarton bridge. we'll have the latest on a head on collision right after the break. >>> larry king signed off tonight, and why it's not exactly for good.
of everything taxes are going to. it spells out all the services we get here. this is the north berkeley senior center which makes a huge difference in the lives of millions of the people. >> i would be more isolated. maybe depressed. >> reporter: berkeley has three senior centers. three of them, including this one will be closed new years eve. one will be closed the entire week after christmas all because of budgetary cuts. like other city offices it shuts down fridays leading to...
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amazon is also about to start collecting sales tax in pennsylvania. they currently collect sales tax on orders shipped to only 6 of the 50 states. >>> the city council passed an ordinance that would close hundreds of cannabis dispensaries as early as next week. the council maintains there are simply too many of them. advocates disagree and say this bill limits their access to medicine. they say they've gathered more than enough signatures to put a measure overturning the ordinance on the ballot next year. >>> the city of richmond's efforts to tax soda is getting high profile support from actor danny glover. richmond is proposing a penny per ounce tax on the sale of drinks like soda that are sweetened with soda. the proceeds would be used for sports programs. the tax is on the november ballot. >>> in news of the world tonight, in germany, a 550- pound world war ii bomb uncovered at a construction site was intentionally detonated in the center of munich. bomb experts tried but were unable to defuse it. the question now is who pays for the repairs? >>> i
amazon is also about to start collecting sales tax in pennsylvania. they currently collect sales tax on orders shipped to only 6 of the 50 states. >>> the city council passed an ordinance that would close hundreds of cannabis dispensaries as early as next week. the council maintains there are simply too many of them. advocates disagree and say this bill limits their access to medicine. they say they've gathered more than enough signatures to put a measure overturning the ordinance on...
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collins said the senate must take of tax cuts before anything else. advocates of "don't ask, don't tell" welcome the delay because they feel the procedural vote might come up short. >>> the bay area is getting a bit of a break don't from rain that fell much of the day, not heavy or hard, but constant. in many areas, bill martin joins us with what's on right now, hey, bill. >> hey, mike, we had rain this afternoon just in time for the commute. there was rain this morning, but this afternoon was a mess because of the rain. showers have mostly died down to light sprinkles, you've got a few light showers as well, we come up towards the peninsula, a little bit of shower activity on the west side of the bay bridge over towards daily city. showers are winding down. there's a lot of stray showers and some moving in tomorrow that could impact the morning commute. i have the new computer model ready to go, i'll show it to you. >>> wet wednesday meant a sluggish commute with driver inching their way home. ktvu's lloyd live tonight in san jose with the story, llo
collins said the senate must take of tax cuts before anything else. advocates of "don't ask, don't tell" welcome the delay because they feel the procedural vote might come up short. >>> the bay area is getting a bit of a break don't from rain that fell much of the day, not heavy or hard, but constant. in many areas, bill martin joins us with what's on right now, hey, bill. >> hey, mike, we had rain this afternoon just in time for the commute. there was rain this...
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measure a would increase property taxes to support schools. with 28 of 28 needed measure a has passed. measure a is the only item on the ballot. >>> with gas prices topping $4 a gallon at many stations we found the station -- one station in the bay area today that is selling gas for about 70-cents less. but as ktvu health and science editor reports, it's not for everyone. >> reporter: if you drive you know. >> it's hard for me to afford it. >> reporter: some blame the bureaucracy. >> they are not allowing other things to be used yet so we're suffering with high prices. >> reporter: hope at this fueling station. >> i'm saving every day i come to the station five to $6 a day. >> reporter: for flex fuel, 70s cents cheaper. >> new technologies that our country just had not seen. >> reporter: this is bio diesel it's made from vegetable oil, waste greece, even animal fat. it has the faint smell of castor oil. >> vehicle manufacturers have not chosen to warrant more than 5% content of bio diesel in their engines. >> reporter: car makers fear new gove
measure a would increase property taxes to support schools. with 28 of 28 needed measure a has passed. measure a is the only item on the ballot. >>> with gas prices topping $4 a gallon at many stations we found the station -- one station in the bay area today that is selling gas for about 70-cents less. but as ktvu health and science editor reports, it's not for everyone. >> reporter: if you drive you know. >> it's hard for me to afford it. >> reporter: some blame the...
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tax high wage earners. california faces a budget deficit of $16 billion. >>> governor brown is starting an investigation. the ap says only 40% of the 15 million collected so far has gone to anti terror programs. they were supposed to get 85%. and almost none has gone to pay for scholarships from children from california who lost their parents in the attacks as was supposed to happen. the rest was reportedly used to reduce the state's budget deficit or to pay for other budget items. >>> the california high speed rail process has a new boss, he's jeff morales. morales has previously worked on president obama's transition team. morales said he was honored and looked forward to working on the high speed rail project. >>> it appears more drivers acted responsibly this memorial day weekend. that is down from 119 arrests made at the same time last year. two fatal crashes were reported over the weekend the same as last year. >>> a player on the san jose saber cats who played a key role in the team's most recent win
tax high wage earners. california faces a budget deficit of $16 billion. >>> governor brown is starting an investigation. the ap says only 40% of the 15 million collected so far has gone to anti terror programs. they were supposed to get 85%. and almost none has gone to pay for scholarships from children from california who lost their parents in the attacks as was supposed to happen. the rest was reportedly used to reduce the state's budget deficit or to pay for other budget items....
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. >>> this year's tax deadline is just hours away. but thanks to e filing, mailing off the tax is almost all but done. >> reporter: taxpayers did not even have to get out of their car to drop off their forms. he says waiting to the last minute wasn't about holding off to the money. >> it's the fact that i didn't have the money. it got to the last minute to get the money to pay because she owed $2,100. >> tax preparer alysson einbinder says there was no rush today. >> because emancipation day is celebrated in washington, d.c. it's a holiday so they just allowed one extra day. >> reporter: jesse weller from the irs says even if taxpayers are filing for an extension they still need to estimate and pay what they owe. >> it is an extension of getting the return filed late without a penalty but it is not an extension of time to pay. >> there were a number of taxpayer protests today. this one protesting the use of tax dollars to pay for war and this one in front of the oakland main postoffice where postal workers spoke out about cuts. >> the
. >>> this year's tax deadline is just hours away. but thanks to e filing, mailing off the tax is almost all but done. >> reporter: taxpayers did not even have to get out of their car to drop off their forms. he says waiting to the last minute wasn't about holding off to the money. >> it's the fact that i didn't have the money. it got to the last minute to get the money to pay because she owed $2,100. >> tax preparer alysson einbinder says there was no rush today....
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herman cain defended his 9-9-9 tax plan. cain's plan calls for a 9% corporate tax. 9% income tax. and 9% sales tax. critics say it would reduce taxes for the wealthy, and raise them for everyone else. >>> president obama wrapped up his three day bus tour through virginia and north carolina and making a pitch for creating jobs for veterans. >> you give smaller companies, who may be interested in hiring, but are having a tough time, give them a tax break if they hire a veteran. give them an even bigger tax break if they hire a disabled veteran. >> the president teamed up with first lady michelle obama for the end of his trip. mrs.obama then went to st. louis for the world series. >>> dell opened a new research and development campus in santa clara today. dell said it plans to add almost 200 jobs at the new facility. putting 700 workers on the payroll there by the end of next year. it will focus on network design, storage, as well as cloud computing, and software development. >>> some workers frightened by the current job market are finding work, thanks to halloween. ken wayne is liv
herman cain defended his 9-9-9 tax plan. cain's plan calls for a 9% corporate tax. 9% income tax. and 9% sales tax. critics say it would reduce taxes for the wealthy, and raise them for everyone else. >>> president obama wrapped up his three day bus tour through virginia and north carolina and making a pitch for creating jobs for veterans. >> you give smaller companies, who may be interested in hiring, but are having a tough time, give them a tax break if they hire a veteran....
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funds that come from taxes. the alternative, bootlegging where criminals profit and the government gets nothing. tom vacar, ktvu news. >>> new details tonight about a high speed chase we showed you yesterday on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00. we now know it was followed by an arrest of two people. what you are looking at here is the bust that was taken from a home after police arrested herr era. police tried to arrest him in his home but he took off. in all police say they recovered $200,000 in cash and three firearms along with 20- pound of cocaine and a large amount of meth worth a total of a million dollars. >>> the fog is coming in tonight but not as aggressively as tonight or the night before. less fog tonight means less fog tomorrow. all these patches will fill in as we go into the mid-morning or early morning hours. early night tonight. fog a little bit of drizzle but not as much fog and not as much drizzle. if we see any drizzle it'll be light. mild to cool as we head into your friday. thursday was mild and
funds that come from taxes. the alternative, bootlegging where criminals profit and the government gets nothing. tom vacar, ktvu news. >>> new details tonight about a high speed chase we showed you yesterday on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00. we now know it was followed by an arrest of two people. what you are looking at here is the bust that was taken from a home after police arrested herr era. police tried to arrest him in his home but he took off. in all police say they recovered...
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capital where the impasse over taxes is finally over. the house voted at 11:00 p.m. washington time and approved a deal averting the dreaded fiscal cliff. good evening everyone i'm frank somerville. >> and i'm julie haener. the fiscal cliff is now a done deal. the president spoke 20 minutes later. >> a central premise of my campaign for president was to change the tax code that was too skewed toward the wealthy at the expense of working middle class americans. tonight we've done that. >> reporter: and tonight taxes on the wealthiest americans are going up. but in the end, neither democrats nor republicans got all of what they wanted. ktvu's jana katsuyama here now to show us how the compromise finally emerged. >> frank, the house finished voting on the fiscal cliff agreement just about two hours ago and has passed the senate version without any changes. let me show you the numbers, 257 yes votes and 167 no votes. after what turned out to be a bitter battle. >> the motion is adopted without objection. >> reporter: the vote came after a day of high drama and political
capital where the impasse over taxes is finally over. the house voted at 11:00 p.m. washington time and approved a deal averting the dreaded fiscal cliff. good evening everyone i'm frank somerville. >> and i'm julie haener. the fiscal cliff is now a done deal. the president spoke 20 minutes later. >> a central premise of my campaign for president was to change the tax code that was too skewed toward the wealthy at the expense of working middle class americans. tonight we've done...
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today is april 15th but the tax deadline is april 18th this monday. california extended its deadline to help avoid any confusion. state officials say last minute taxpayers expecting refunds should see their checks in about three weeks. >>> if you haven't filed your taxes go to our website ktvu.com. scroll down to the right now section, we have links to some of the forms you might need. >>> on wall street, stocks ended the week on the plus side. the nasdaq was up four. the dow was up 56. >>> take a look at this, robbers caught in the act with big smiles on their cases. the arm fulls of unique items they made off with. >>> this is an east bay card club, business here could soon pick up after a major move >>> the federal government has shut down three of the biggest online poker sites and is accusing the operators of fraud. ktvu's john sasaki found gamblers with money now frozen on the site. and john joins us now in emeryville. >> reporter: we've been out at the oaks card club. where it's was very busy. the sound of the chips, the raising of the heart. t
today is april 15th but the tax deadline is april 18th this monday. california extended its deadline to help avoid any confusion. state officials say last minute taxpayers expecting refunds should see their checks in about three weeks. >>> if you haven't filed your taxes go to our website ktvu.com. scroll down to the right now section, we have links to some of the forms you might need. >>> on wall street, stocks ended the week on the plus side. the nasdaq was up four. the dow...
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the plan would also eliminate the state tax and do away with taxes on investment income. perry says it would be an option on the plan, and taxpayers could choose to file according to current rules. >>> and a new cbs new york times poll shows herman cain leading the pack of the g.o.p. group, leading 21% over mitt romney, rick perry. >>> in toledo today, he is running as a republican in ohio's ninth congressional district, he is running he says because he is angry about the economy. you may recall he made a name for himself back in 2008 after questioning then presidential candidate barack obama about his economic policies. >>> in other news, the libya the bodies of muammar qaddafi, his son and a top aide were buried today at a secret desert location. few details were released on the burial, and residents attended, and the islamic prayers were read. the new libyan government were concerned there could be a target for those who opposed the regime. >>> and in yemen, at least seven protesters killed as the government clashed with demonstrators. the president told the u.s. ambas
the plan would also eliminate the state tax and do away with taxes on investment income. perry says it would be an option on the plan, and taxpayers could choose to file according to current rules. >>> and a new cbs new york times poll shows herman cain leading the pack of the g.o.p. group, leading 21% over mitt romney, rick perry. >>> in toledo today, he is running as a republican in ohio's ninth congressional district, he is running he says because he is angry about the...
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censure is the harshest punishment short of expulsion. >>> this came as the house voted on a tax cut package today that senate republicans quickly dismissed. >> reporter: the house voted to dismiss the bush era tax cuts only to those making less than $250,000. democrats say extending tax cuts for wealthier americans will cost too much. >> giving $700 billion to the wealthiest people in america does add $700 billion to the deficit. >> reporter: the vote angered in coming speaker john beinher. >> trying to catch my breath so that i don't refer to this maneuver going on today as chicken crap, all right. but this is nonsense. >> reporter: republicans want a permanent tax cut extension for all wage earners including those in the higher brackets. g.o.p. leaders say the house vote was purely political. >> the house democrats are ready to send us a bill that they know won't pass in the senate. >> so america will know who wants to extend these tax rates in a permanent way and who wants to continue to play games with our economy. >> reporter: and time is running out in this lame duck session.
censure is the harshest punishment short of expulsion. >>> this came as the house voted on a tax cut package today that senate republicans quickly dismissed. >> reporter: the house voted to dismiss the bush era tax cuts only to those making less than $250,000. democrats say extending tax cuts for wealthier americans will cost too much. >> giving $700 billion to the wealthiest people in america does add $700 billion to the deficit. >> reporter: the vote angered in...
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the 7% tax on gross receipts went into effect. may's tax is due at the end of this month but some collectives have already paid a total of $17,000. >>> graduates marched across the stage toward a brighter future today. one that would not have been possible without their unique school. ktvu's paul chambers tells us what made these graduates special. >> reporter: many in this class have high hopes. >> he wants to be the first deaf rapper. yes, you know the sky is the limit when it comes to him. >> reporter: 86 >> reporter: 86% will be attending college in the fall. some that say without this school would not be possible. >> they take the time to learn your child and for your child to learn. >> without the california school for the deaf, all his goals probably wouldn't have been met. >> they have staff who focus and give assessments and make sure that they're learning, that they're progressing and not falling through the cracks. >> reporter: franklin has been in charge of the school. today he was honored and named one of the campus b
the 7% tax on gross receipts went into effect. may's tax is due at the end of this month but some collectives have already paid a total of $17,000. >>> graduates marched across the stage toward a brighter future today. one that would not have been possible without their unique school. ktvu's paul chambers tells us what made these graduates special. >> reporter: many in this class have high hopes. >> he wants to be the first deaf rapper. yes, you know the sky is the limit...
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company's tax. apple holds 2/3 of its cash outside the united states. but cooke says apple is abiding by all laws and only has money overseas that it earned overseas. >> what i see is apple's earning these profits outside the united states by law and regulation they are not taxable in the u.s. >>> cooke stressed that apple paid $6 billion in taxes on domestic revenue last year. he also said corporate taxes should be lowered to about 20%. on wall street the dow closed at a new record high. the nasdaq was up five. the gains came after the head chief from st. louis said the government should continue to buy bonds and keep the committee moving forward. >>> in news of the world in paris a suicide inside notre dame appears to be a protest after same-sex marriage. >>> the pope laid his hands on the head of the wheelchair bound man and prayed. the head of the catholic tv station apologized for calling it an exorcism. the vatican said the pope simply prayed for him as he does for anyone who is suffering. >>>
company's tax. apple holds 2/3 of its cash outside the united states. but cooke says apple is abiding by all laws and only has money overseas that it earned overseas. >> what i see is apple's earning these profits outside the united states by law and regulation they are not taxable in the u.s. >>> cooke stressed that apple paid $6 billion in taxes on domestic revenue last year. he also said corporate taxes should be lowered to about 20%. on wall street the dow closed at a new...
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governor arnold schwarzenegger officer says it does not include any tax increases as he insisted. the next challenge will be getting the legislature to pass it, it needs a 2/three majority. the state has set a record for the longest ever delay in coming up with the budget. >>> a beautiful pacific sunset tonight but bill is tracking a change for the weather. how it will affect tomorrow's forecast in ten minutes. >>> a freshman football team here now is without seven players. the hazing allegations that led to their >>> firefighters called for extra help tonight while battling a fire on john street. since the top four was engulfed in flames, fire crews called in a second alarm. one firefighter and an individual were injured by the fire. >>> it's remarkably common, hazing and bullying. one recent study found almost half of all high school students say they have been victimized. now there's a case in point right here in the bay area at martinez high school. officials at alhambra high have taken action against seven students accusing them of hazing a student there. rita williams has ou
governor arnold schwarzenegger officer says it does not include any tax increases as he insisted. the next challenge will be getting the legislature to pass it, it needs a 2/three majority. the state has set a record for the longest ever delay in coming up with the budget. >>> a beautiful pacific sunset tonight but bill is tracking a change for the weather. how it will affect tomorrow's forecast in ten minutes. >>> a freshman football team here now is without seven players....
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romney also released the tax return he expects to file in 2011. now the four remaining republicans debated in florida and it only took a few minutes for romney and newt gingrich to go after each other. romney tried to link gingrich the áf as a lobbyist. >> we just learned today that his contract with freddie mac was provided by the lobbyists at freddie mac. >> reporter: romney called gingrich a pedallist. romney fired back. >> he just said at least four things that are false. i don't want to waist my time on it. >> reporter: santorum criticized both and ron paul sized up the question if he would run as -- >>> as ktvu alex savidge tells us williams is being pummeled on social media and the context includes nasty messages. >> reporter: while kyle williams lost his grip on the football, some californians lost their mind. some of the messages to him were vicious and threatening. but at the team headquarters today there was a much different tone. as devoted niners fans stuck up for the young wide receiver who's no doubt devastated. >> he just needs to
romney also released the tax return he expects to file in 2011. now the four remaining republicans debated in florida and it only took a few minutes for romney and newt gingrich to go after each other. romney tried to link gingrich the áf as a lobbyist. >> we just learned today that his contract with freddie mac was provided by the lobbyists at freddie mac. >> reporter: romney called gingrich a pedallist. romney fired back. >> he just said at least four things that are false....
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again, i propose cuts in temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year, he's running right around the legislature. he's going right to the voters and holding a gun to their head, saying if you don't raise tax, i'm going to cut education. >> reporter: he did not dwell on more deep cuts to come, with a sense at the capitol that the darkest budget days have passed. >> the governor's speech reflects the fact that while we haven't turned the corner completely, we can certainly see around the bend, and we can see that straight away ahead. >> reporter: in an unusual governor brown went to southern california to talk about his tax initiative. he did not talk about the consequences if that initiative fails. ken pritchett, ktvu, channel 2 news. >>> the governor also made a point of pushing for the state's high speed rail project. he said california is growing, and the bullet train is a wise investment. >> it's now your decision to evaluate the plan and decide what action to take. without hesitation,
again, i propose cuts in temporary taxes. neither is popular, but both must be done. >> turns out this year, he's running right around the legislature. he's going right to the voters and holding a gun to their head, saying if you don't raise tax, i'm going to cut education. >> reporter: he did not dwell on more deep cuts to come, with a sense at the capitol that the darkest budget days have passed. >> the governor's speech reflects the fact that while we haven't turned the...
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tax credits can knock off about $10,000. for more than 60 years, thousands of visitors have come to christmas lane. but someone has >>> it has been a neighborhood tradition in alameda for decades. but this year's steves have been targeting christmas lane steals hundreds of lights. it is one of alameda's best known holiday displays and while teams have made off with some of the sparkle they can't steal the holiday spirit. >> reporter: every year, holiday magic brings on holiday zone. the traditional goes back six decades, some neighbors go whole hog with animated scenes and familiar characters. but this last weekend, a real life tkpwreufrplg grinch. >>> along with wooden ornaments handmade by two her twepbd. in one house they left three that -- >> it's christmas, you don't think anybody is going to do that to you. >> reporter: police say they had two separate injuries. >> there's a sewage out there that would want to take camera vengeance. >> kind of discourages you from doing too much. >> it's about swerve trying to spoil a
tax credits can knock off about $10,000. for more than 60 years, thousands of visitors have come to christmas lane. but someone has >>> it has been a neighborhood tradition in alameda for decades. but this year's steves have been targeting christmas lane steals hundreds of lights. it is one of alameda's best known holiday displays and while teams have made off with some of the sparkle they can't steal the holiday spirit. >> reporter: every year, holiday magic brings on holiday...
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users would be taxed 10%. the council also agreed to put a $2 a year phone tax on the ballot, so in all there are four ballot measures oakland voters will be deciding which will determine the financial future of the city of oakland over the next four years. live in oakland, ken wayne, ktvu news. >>> police discussed what went right and what went wrong the night the mehserle verdict was announced. and they hoped that police learned something that would keep people safer in the future. in some cases, police say they couldn't arrest looters because there weren't enough officers on hand to do the job. >> we're going to end up using force to more than likely take those individuals in custody. in additional, i had to send in a second group of officers to protect those officers that are actually given the mission of making arrests. >> reporter: police say they'll be ready when mehserle is sentenced, that is scheduled for november 6th. >>> another bay area police force is looking at how it does business. coming up at
users would be taxed 10%. the council also agreed to put a $2 a year phone tax on the ballot, so in all there are four ballot measures oakland voters will be deciding which will determine the financial future of the city of oakland over the next four years. live in oakland, ken wayne, ktvu news. >>> police discussed what went right and what went wrong the night the mehserle verdict was announced. and they hoped that police learned something that would keep people safer in the future....
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breaks -- >> the tax breaks i'm proposing we get rid of are tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires. tax breaks for oil companies and hedge fund managers and corporate jet owners. >> reporter: house speaker rejected the president's call saying his remarks ignore legislative and economic reality. some democrats considering canning next week's july 4th holiday to work on a deal to cut the nation's deficit >> >> last november, we first took you inside of an abandoned world war ii bunker. today, mike n erbs ibach was one of the last people allowed back in before it becomes off limits forever >> >> reporter: a strange silence followed us around through hallways and doorways that on this journey were lead by man made light >> this is a long ways from nowhere >> battery 29, never named because it was never finished. >> reporter: overhead rails hang from rooms once filled with 2400-pound explosive shells. designed to hit far away islands >> immense shreu thick concrete. this was built to fight. it's dark. not a lot of air, hard to breathe are for the last time, today, people will actually b
breaks -- >> the tax breaks i'm proposing we get rid of are tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires. tax breaks for oil companies and hedge fund managers and corporate jet owners. >> reporter: house speaker rejected the president's call saying his remarks ignore legislative and economic reality. some democrats considering canning next week's july 4th holiday to work on a deal to cut the nation's deficit >> >> last november, we first took you inside of an abandoned...
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including the child tax credit and earned income tax credit. billions of the dollars in automatic spending cuts would kick in including money for education, food inspections and air travel safety. >>> the dow industrials closed up four points the nasdaq gained nine. but for the week, both of those indexes ended more than 2% lower. >>> the unexpected resignation of cia director david petraeus. general petraeus is best known for his leadership in the post9/11 wars. he had served as c -- cia director for more than a year. >>> senator dianne feinstein called loss of petraeus a loss. >>> fbi agents reportedly discovered the affair while investigating a possible security breech at the cia. according to the report the name paula baldwell came up. the fbi was initially concerned that someone had improperly accessed petraeuses e-mail and that classified information might be compromised. >>> san francisco police now say they have arrested a third man for vandalizing a muni bus. police say they arrested 25- year-old adam diaz on felony charges. he said he
including the child tax credit and earned income tax credit. billions of the dollars in automatic spending cuts would kick in including money for education, food inspections and air travel safety. >>> the dow industrials closed up four points the nasdaq gained nine. but for the week, both of those indexes ended more than 2% lower. >>> the unexpected resignation of cia director david petraeus. general petraeus is best known for his leadership in the post9/11 wars. he had served...
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he says he pays a tax rate of 15%. that's lower than the top rate of 35%. romney says his tax rate is lower because most of his income comes from investment. the white house jumped in the fringe saying that romney's situation brings into question why people who make much less are paying more taxes. >> consolidating into a gingrich candidacy would event virtually guarantee victory on saturday. >>> gingrich acknowledges he needs to win this saturday in order to stay in the race. political experts say if romney wins in south carolina it will likely mean he will win the republican nomination. >>> the democrats are making it clear they intend to work hard to court the southern vote in the race. the democratic national convention committee said today it will launch it's convention september 3rd in north carolina with a day dedicated to celebrating the carolinas, virginia, and the south. in order to accommodate this day of celebration, the convention will be shortened to three days instead of the usual four. >>> the federal judge who ordered the state's prison med
he says he pays a tax rate of 15%. that's lower than the top rate of 35%. romney says his tax rate is lower because most of his income comes from investment. the white house jumped in the fringe saying that romney's situation brings into question why people who make much less are paying more taxes. >> consolidating into a gingrich candidacy would event virtually guarantee victory on saturday. >>> gingrich acknowledges he needs to win this saturday in order to stay in the race....
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his tax hike is more specific. it spares education from deeper cuts. >> how do you phrase this in a way, where voters say we like to tax ourselves and where the money is going. >> reporter: it will be difficult to translate it to a very different november election, with many more propositions on the ballot, and greater voter turnout. ktvu channel 2 news. >> find out what happened to the measures you voted on, you will find the links on our home page. >>> nancy pelosi hit an important milestone today. 25 years in congress. during at an event at the women's museum in washington, the first female speaker in the house reflected on some of her accomplishments. >> thomas saliburton. a woman member of congress who decided that i should be a member of congress. now this has happened with men in the history of our country. but when sali did it, someone said who said should should anoint somebody. >>> where you work with apparently affect your waist line. a career builder survey found travel agents, social workers and admini
his tax hike is more specific. it spares education from deeper cuts. >> how do you phrase this in a way, where voters say we like to tax ourselves and where the money is going. >> reporter: it will be difficult to translate it to a very different november election, with many more propositions on the ballot, and greater voter turnout. ktvu channel 2 news. >> find out what happened to the measures you voted on, you will find the links on our home page. >>> nancy pelosi...
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taxes on it. they need a break. >> it's just too much. with tax as high as it is. >> reporter: john waka is one of the few that interestingly smoke and voted for the tax. >> big tobacco spent over $50 million telling lies that the money was going to stay out of state. the money was going to stay here in california. >> reporter: a field poll just weeks before the election showed prop eight winning but the polls lead analyst says lackluster voter turn out may have contributed to prop 8's defeat. >> this was a really low turn out election. most of the voters were over the age of 50 and that was the population group that was most opposed to it. >> reporter: a new california law now requires all propositions to be in the november general election, so anti smoking advocates say they are considering another initiative in the future. live in san francisco, jana katsuyama, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the 10 model s model tesla's rolled off the production line. the model s retails all the way up to $100,000. t
taxes on it. they need a break. >> it's just too much. with tax as high as it is. >> reporter: john waka is one of the few that interestingly smoke and voted for the tax. >> big tobacco spent over $50 million telling lies that the money was going to stay out of state. the money was going to stay here in california. >> reporter: a field poll just weeks before the election showed prop eight winning but the polls lead analyst says lackluster voter turn out may have...